What is Restless Nurse Syndrome?
RNS is a psychological condition typified by a strong, compulsive urge to move your nursing career accompanied by twitching and uncomfortable, uneasiness from working in one place or doing the same thing for too long.
The symptoms of RNS worsen when coupled with cold winter months or boring surroundings. The symptoms improve when the nurse moves around, but return when he or she settles into a new location for longer than 13 weeks. The twitching, uneasiness and other symptoms of RNS usually begin during jobs that are no longer challenging or are in overly familiar or boring surroundings.
Inability to concentrate:
Constant daydreaming about exciting locations
Sensations of déjà vu:
The sensation you have done something before, a million times
Loss of memory:
Especially in regards to your last pay raise
A nauseated feeling:
Realization that the last new friend you made was your new mailman
Cramping:
Of your time
A loss of control:
Mostly affecting your work schedule
Inflamed nerves:
When dealing with coworkers
Hallucinations:
Seeing yourself in other places and/or doing other things
A tingling feeling:
Sensations that you just need to move on to something different or new, also known as
ants in the pants
If you notice that you are developing any of these unusual behaviors, talk to your
qualified RNS Specialist immediately.